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Skype Exits Verizon’s Walled Garden (Android)

Android fans outside of Verizon’s network no longer have to envy their iPhone and Nokia buddies as Skype is officially available for those who embrace the green robot.

Youâ€™ve been asking us for it â€“ and now itâ€™s here. Skype is now available on a wide range of Android phones, so you can save money and stay in touch when youâ€™re out and about. VisitÂ skype.com/m on your phone to download, or read on to find out whatâ€™s inside.

With the new app, you can make free Skype-to-Skype calls, and send and receive IMs for free, one-to-one or with a group. You can also call phones atÂ Skypeâ€™s great rates â€“ over WiFi or 3G. (Official Skype Blog)

Truthfully it was always puzzling as to why Skype decided to make their app exclusive to Verizon despite the fact that doing so limited their service to between 1/2 and 1/3 of US customers despite Androids global footprint.

Fortunately it seems as if Skype execs have seen the light, as Skype is available on all Android powered devices unless one lives in Japan or China.

Unfortunately if you have a Samsung Galaxy S you are more or less out of luck, but hopefully Skype will be able to rectify this soon (as users are reportedly unable to sing into their Skype accounts.).

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